Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program: Florida
Education, Research and Technical Assistance for Managing Our Natural Resources

Florida Technical Assistance Activities


M.S. student Alexis Cardas waits for a Florida Scrub-Jay to enter a trap so she can band it.

Description and Agency Provider(s) Date
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department Research Committee
University of Florida
McGowan May 2021
UAS use in natural resources to University of GA, FWC, and Everglades NP
University of GA
Percival January 2014
UAS use in agriculture to Balm and Quincy Research & Education Centers
University of Florida
Percival January 2014
UAS policy formation by University of Florida, General Counsel, VP for Natural Resource & Agriculture, Division of Sponsored Reasearch
University of Florida
Percival January 2014
Technical assistance with research on Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie throughout Florida in collaboration with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FWC
Carlson February 2022
Technical assistance with pond study planning (research on nonnative-native fish interactions in collaboration with USGS and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
FWC
Carlson January 2022
Technical assistance with long-term fisheries monitoring research in collaboration with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FWC
Carlson January 2022
Technical assistance with human dimensions survey related to nonnative fish in Florida in collaboration with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
FWC
Carlson October 2021
Technical assistance with fisheries research planning and fieldwork (Bluenose Shiner project in collaboration with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
FWC
Carlson June 2022
Technical assistance with fisheries fieldwork (fish population surveys for the long-term monitoring program operated by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Carlson May 2021
Technical assistance with fisheries fieldwork (Smalltooth Sawfish population monitoring program operated by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and NOAA)
FWC
Carlson November 2021
Technical assistance with fisheries fieldwork (Grass Carp population monitoring program operated by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
FWC
Carlson April 2022
Technical assistance with fisheries fieldwork (Black Crappie surveys with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Carlson November 2021
Technical assistance with developing a Florida lake scorecard system (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Carlson September 2024
Technical assistance with SDM workshop planning (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
USACE
Carlson April 2022
Technical assistance to IUCN-CSG- Prepared Virtual Drone Workshop website after meeting was cancelled due to pandemic; Hosted eight online Virtual Drone Workshop World Wide Chats, serving as both moderator and technical advisor.
IUCN- Crocodile Specialist Group
Carthy September 2019
Snail Kite Status assessment modeling support
FWC
McGowan August 2021
Served on expert panel tasked with prioritizing conservation and recovery efforts for sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico post-DWH.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Carthy October 2014
Research proposal reviews for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Carthy July 2020
Research proposal reviews for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation Commission
Carthy March 2015
Research Grade Evaluation Panel Member
US Geological Survey
Powell March 2018
Request for sea turtle dimension specifications from Florida Fish and Wildlife Concervation Commission for use in Nest Relocation Guide for sea turtle workers and volunteers, and from multiple scientists and graduate sutdents for application to their own research.
Florida Fish and WIldlife Conservation Commission
January 2001
Request for information on Loggerhead turtles in the Gulf of Mexico , to inform their efforts to relocate animals from shipping cannals.
Steamship Association of Louisiana
December 2005
Presented on technical assistance portions of the Coop Unit program mission to new scientists in the Coop Unit program.
U.S. Geological Survey
McGowan August 2022
Presented an update on the AL TIG-funded research on colonial waterbirds in coastal Alabama to the Gulf Coast Joint Venture Bird Nesting Island Cooperative.
Gulf Coast Joint Venture Bird Nesting Island Cooperative
Powell February 2022
Presented an overview of the CRU DEI Committee and it's activities to the EMA DEIA Monthly Discussion (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility).
USGS
Powell January 2022
Participated in a virtual meeting between USGS CRU and FWS in the southeastern region of the US. Presented an overview of the CRU efforts in DEI.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Powell August 2022
Met with state leadership to discuss research needs and capabilities. Presented a webinar introducing the Cooperative Research Unit and the Florida Coop Unit to headquarters and field office leadership and biologists.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Powell, Carthy October 2018
Member of the Core Team for the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle Species Status Assessment, Conducted analyses for Future Conditions assessment, presented at RTM.
USFWS Ecological Services
Lawson, McGowan March 2021
Member of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation search committee for new faculty position in Quantitative Ecology
University of Florida
McGowan February 2024
Manuscript review for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Imperiled Species Management.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Carthy February 2021
Helped plan and participated in a virtual meeting between the Florida Coop Unit and USFWS Florida Classification and Recovery Division (~ 30 participants). Presented an overview of the Florida Unit, our research capabilities, and areas of expertise, and developed a handout to distribute to FWS partners.
USFWS
Powell, Carthy, Carlson, McGowan March 2023
Fisheries as coupled human and natural systems: scientific advancements and management applications. University of Florida, invited seminar.
University of Florida
Carlson October 2021
Fisheries as coupled human and natural systems: scientific advancements and management applications. FWC-FWRI, invited seminar.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Carlson September 2021
Eastern Indigo Snake reintroduction technical committee
The Nature Conservancy
McGowan January 2021
Consulted with FWC on applying Decision Analysis to develop a long term monitoring program.
Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission
McGowan, Bonvechio, Carlson January 2023
Consultation to discuss human dimensions research and applications of coupled human and natural systems (CHANS) approaches to study fisheries stakeholders in Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Carlson May 2021
Consultation to discuss fisheries research methodologies and ongoing/future research projects (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Eustis, FL)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Carlson June 2021
Assisted with FWC planning for Hydrilla Management in the Florida, using an SDM approach
Florida WIldlife Conservation Commission
McGowan, Goode, Gregory May 2022
Assist state and federal fisheries agencies with research and training needs via regular meetings, collaborative projects, graduate student advising, workshops and research seminars, data analysis, and writing (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports).
USFWS
Carlson January 2021
Assessing possible impact of a proposed bridge on the St. Joseph Peninsula on the sea grass beds and important juvenile sea turtle habitat.
Apalachicola State Aquatic Preserve
January 2005
As a member of the Waterbird and Coastal Connections Planning Groups for the East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture, I provide expert opinions for decisions on species and habitat selections for the updated EGCPLJV Plan. I also contribute to editing and reviewing drafts of the plan.
USFWS
Powell October 2020
Role - Description Provider         Start Date        End Date       
WEC For All Committee, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, University of Florida - Promoting inclusivity in WEC recruitment, retention, and milieu. Carthy January 2019 Present
Volunteer, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Organization potluck and chili cook-off. University of Florida. - Volunteer, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Organization potluck and chili cook-off. University of Florida. Carlson October 2021 October 2022
Undergraduate Honors Thesis Committee member, MAE, UF - Isaly, A. 2019. Adaptation of fixed wing guidance for an eVTOL aircraft.<br>Shbaklo, S. 2020. Modeling and simulation of a piezo-actuated composite structure under aerodynamic loading. Carthy August 2018 April 2020
Search Committee, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Wildlife Faculty Powell December 2021 August 2022
Reviewer, EDIS Extension publication, SFFGS, University of Florida - Serve as peer reviewer for EDIS Extension publications; offer comments and constructive criticism based on my expertise in fisheries ecology and management. (N = 1 article in May 2021) Carlson May 2021 May 2021
Reviewer, EDIS Extension publication, SFFGS, University of Florida - Serve as peer reviewer for EDIS Extension publications; offer comments and constructive criticism based on my expertise in fisheries ecology and management. (N = 1 article in December 2021) Carlson December 2021 December 2021
Reviewer, EDIS Extension publication, SFFGS, University of Florida - Serve as peer reviewer for EDIS Extension publications; offer comments and constructive criticism based on my expertise in fisheries ecology and management. (N = 1 article in April 2022) Carlson April 2022 April 2022
Reitz Union Board of Managers, Student Union,University of Florida - Member of faculty and student Board which sets policy for use, programming, and facilities management of the University of Florida Student Union Building. Carthy September 2015 May 2021
Nominating committee for Best M.S. Thesis and Best Ph.D. Dissertation; Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program; School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences; University of Florida - Nominating committee for Best M.S. Thesis and Best Ph.D. Dissertation; Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program; School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences; University of Florida Carlson January 2022 February 2022
Member, Safety Committee, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, UF Powell December 2015 Present
Member, Natural Resource Building Planning Committee, University of Florida. - Member, Natural Resource Building Planning Committee, University of Florida. Carlson August 2022 Present
Member, Estuarine Ecologist Search Committee, UF Nature Coast Biological Station Powell February 2016 April 2017
Member, Applied Limnology Faculty Search Committee, SFFGS, University of Florida Carlson August 2021 October 2021
Judge, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, SFFGS, University of Florida. - Judge, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, SFFGS, University of Florida. Carlson March 2022 March 2022
Graduate Program Committee, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation - Oversight of the WEC Graduate Program, planning of curriculum and structure, judgement on fellowships and special admissions. Carthy January 2015 Present
Graduate Program Committee, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Powell September 2022 Present
Graduate Faculty Member, Interdisciplinary Ecology Powell September 2017 Present
Faculty Participant, session for brainstorming opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence, FFGS, University of Florida Carlson April 2021 April 2021
Faculty Advisor, Natural Resources Diversity Initiative Percival January 2010 September 2014
FWC/WEC Research Committee/ University of Florida - Enhancing the relationship between the Department and the state wildlife management authority through inegrating research needs and interests and sharing human resources Carthy August 2009 Present
FAS Faculty Search Committee - Serve on search committee for new marine remote sensing faculty member. Carthy March 2023 Present
Courtesy Professor, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida Carthy February 2023 Present
Courtesy Professor, College of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Florida Carthy February 2023 Present
Courtesy Assistant Professor, College of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Florida Carthy January 2000 February 2023
Co-leader, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Seminar, SFFGS, University of Florida Carlson September 2021 December 2022
Co-chair, ????????, University of Florida Percival February 2003 April 2003
Climate Change Ecology Search Committee, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida - serve on the Search Committee for a new departmental position in Climate Change Ecology Carthy September 2009 September 2010
Chair, Search Committee, Fisheries AUL Powell April 2020 October 2020
Chair, Graduate Program Committee Kitchens July 2003 July 2010
Associate Faculty member- UF Center for Coastal Solutions - Work as part of faculty collaborative to explore and create innovative approaches and solutions to coastal ecosystem issues. Carthy March 2023 Present
Advisor, Natural Resource Conservation Capstone, University of Florida - Advised Mariaguadalupe Vilchez on her capstone project related to freshwater fisheries management in Florida (FAS4905, 3 cr, May 9 – Aug 5, 2022) Carlson May 2022 August 2022
Role and Organization Individual         Start Date        End Date       
Waterbirds Team Member, East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture Powell January 2022 Present
University of Maine, School of Biology and Ecology: Provided review for promotion to Full Professor for a faculty member Powell October 2019 October 2019
USGS, FSP Review Powell June 2023 June 2023
The Gopher Tortoise Council Carthy January 2005 Present
Student Travel Award Committee, 6th Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Meeting Powell April 2017 June 2017
Student Presentation Awards Committee, The Waterbird Society Powell October 2022 November 2022
Student Presentation Award Committee, 2019 Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Conference Powell October 2019 October 2019
State of Florida Sea Turtle License Plate Grants Committee Carthy January 2005 December 2006
Scientific Program Committee, 6th International Sea Duck Conference Powell April 2016 February 2017
Science Team Member: Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species Powell March 2016 Present
Research Grade Evaluation (RGE) Panel Member, USGS Carlson August 2021 August 2021
Proposal Evaluation, North Pacific Research Board Powell December 2021 December 2021
Peer Reviewer, Scientific Journals (Waterbirds, Ornithology, Biotropica, Ibis) Powell September 2021 October 2022
Peer Reviewer (Ornithological Applications, USGS (FSP)) Powell September 2023 October 2024
Peer Reviewer (Ornithological Applications, Estuaries and Coasts, USGS (FSP)) Powell September 2022 October 2023
Peer Reviewer (FSP, Waterbirds, Ornithological Applications) Powell October 2023 October 2024
Panel Member, Climate Change and Cross-Seasonal Research Priorities for Migratory Birds, TWS Conference Powell October 2016 October 2016
Oregon State University, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife: provided a review for promotion to Full Professor for a faculty member/Cooperative Research Unit Assistant Leader Powell October 2019 October 2019
Open Oceans Bird Coordination Team, Deepwater Horizon NRDAR Powell January 2017 Present
Mentor, Ecological society of America SEEDS Scholar Carthy April 2013 December 2014
Member, Technical Advisory Panel, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania Carthy September 2017 Present
Member, Student Presentation Awards Committee, The Waterbird Society Powell November 2021 November 2021
Member, Southeastern Red Knot Working Group Powell December 2018 Present
Member, Research Grade Evaluation Panel, U.S. Geological Survey Carthy February 2001 March 2001
Member, Public Panel Carthy November 2001 November 2001
Member, IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group Carthy February 1997 Present
Member, CRU All-Hands Meeting Planning Group Powell January 2022 April 2022
Member, American Oystercatcher Working Group Powell January 2016 Present
Manuscript Reviewer, Ornithological Applications (2 papers) Powell April 2023 June 2023
Manuscript Review; Prairie Naturalist Powell January 2021 January 2021
Manuscript Review: Polar Biology Powell February 2019 February 2019
Manuscript Review: Ecology and Evolution Powell April 2019 April 2019
Manuscript Review: Waterbirds Journal Powell February 2020 February 2020
Manuscript Review: The Ibis Powell December 2020 December 2020
Manuscript Review: The Condor Powell January 2019 January 2019
Manuscript Review: Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management Powell October 2019 October 2019
Manuscript Review: Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management Powell August 2019 August 2019
Manuscript Review: Estuaries and Coasts Journal Powell July 2020 July 2020
Manuscript Review: Endangered Species Research Powell October 2019 October 2019
Manuscript Review: Biological Conservation Powell September 2020 September 2020
Manuscript Review, USGS FSP Powell January 2021 January 2021
Manuscript Review, USGS FSP Powell December 2020 December 2020
IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group Carthy September 2020 Present
Florida Wildlife Federation Board of Directors Carthy January 2013 December 2014
Florida Ornithological Society Cruickshank Research Award committee Powell March 2017 April 2017
FSP manuscript reviewer, USGS (N = 4 manuscripts, July 2022–present) Carlson July 2022 Present
FSP Manuscript Review: for a Unit Scientist at another Unit Powell September 2018 September 2018
FSP Manuscript Review: Reviewed manuscript for CRU scientist at another Unit Powell May 2019 May 2019
External Reviewer for Promotion to Full Professor (U Mass Amherst) Powell July 2024 July 2024
External Evaluator for promotion to full professor, University of Montana Powell September 2021 September 2021
External Evaluation for Promotion to Associate Professor, Mississippi State University Powell August 2022 September 2022
Coastal Connections Team Member, East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture Powell January 2022 Present
Co-chair, Caiman Yacare Workshop Percival January 2001 December 2010
Co-author; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement and Mission Statement; Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Carlson February 2021 August 2021
Chair; CRU Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee Powell March 2020 August 2023
Chair, Organizing Committee, 16th Working Meeting Percival January 2001 January 2013
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge Working Group Carthy January 2005 Present
Outreach Activity Provider(s)        Date       
University of Florida TV news release on chinese alligators. Percival July 2001
Sunday Assembly Gainesville: Masters of Migration: Amazing Shorebird Journeys Powell December 2022
Sea Turtle Powerpoint Presentation Carthy May 2001
Santa Fe Audubon Chapter: Masters of Migration: Amazing Shorebird Journeys Powell April 2023
Restoring Prehistoric Juvenile Gulf Sturgeon from Louisiana to Florida. USGS Cooperative Research Unit Corner 75:12, Wildlife Management Institute website. Rossos, Carlson December 2021
Radio interview (WRUF- Alligator/Human Interactions in FL Percival July 2007
Radio interview (WRUF) about the 16th Annual Crocodile Specialist Group Meeting held in Gainesville, FL, October 7-10, 2002. Percival October 2002
Presented "Project S.H.E.L.L." VR experience to public. Carthy June 2022
Presentation Research: Boating Channel Audience. Carthy August 2002
Powerpoint Presentation on Alligators in Florida. Percival May 2001
News article on University of Florida website describing research of M.S. student, Bethany Gaffey. Gaffey, Carlson November 2021
News Release (Center for Natural Resources) about the 16th Annual Crocodile Specialist Group Meeting, October 7-10, 2002, Gainesville, FL. Percival October 2002
National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center Project Accomplishments: Highlights. Percival December 2011
Invited advisor to Atlantic Sturgeon and Shovelnose Sturgeon Study Committee, St Marys Riverkeeper. Carlson January 2023
Interviewed by local paper regarding Sea Turtle Research. Carthy June 2001
Interview with WRUFradio, Gainesville, FL Percival July 2001
Interview with WRUFradio, Gainesville, FL Percival January 2002
Habitats of Turtles in St. Joe Bay Studied, appeared in The Star, Port. St. Joe, FL. Carthy July 2001
Friends of Payne's Prairie Speaker Series: Masters of Migration: Amazing Shorebird Journeys Powell October 2022
Carlson, A. K. 2025. Taylor-made: The meaning of mentorship in fisheries. Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management. Carlson January 2025
Article regarding the population decline of the Endangered Snail Kite Kitchens December 2004
6 interviews with various newsprint reporters. Percival January 2002
6 Interviews with news print reporters about alligators in FL Percival September 2007
12 interviews with various newsprint reporters. Percival July 2001
(How to Keep) Living with Sea Turtles. Presentation to Santa Fe Audubon Society. Carthy April 2016